DO I need a converter box for this or can I just plug in an antenna?
22089
No, you do not need a converter box; It is capable of decoding ATSC and NTSC signals. Converter boxes are only needed for older analog televisions.
22090
It is a digital TV and has a digital tuner built in. You do not need a converter box. An antenna can be connected directly via a coaxial cable.
1503563
You can use any antenna you want to. The box takes a coaxial cable as input. Use an indoor or outdoor type. Perhaps a Mohu Leaf, either amplified or not.
2094320
It only needs a converter box if your TV doesn't already have a built-in digital tuner. I happen to have an older HDTV that needed a tuner, so I bought the HomeWorx HW-150PVR on Amazon. That particular tuner has outputs for both standard TVs and HDTVs, which is a big plus compared to some of those converter boxes that only convert to a standard-quality signal. I hooked this antenna to the tuner, and then the tuner to the TV, and the overall setup works great.
2116860
Yes you just need to have a convertor box as well. The line from the antenna plugs into the convertor box and then from the convertor box to the TV. Hope this helps.
742035
Depends on if the model has an "NTSC" or "ATSC" tuner. If NTSC, yes you would need a converter box. If ATSC, then no, you would not. It would be worth the investment though!
1594634
Depends on how new TV is. Don't need converter box w/my TV and, get at least 22 DTV signals. Am very satisfied w/Antenna.
434030
I have a HD TV and was able to hook it up direct without a converter box. If its an older TV you would need a converter box.
1628520
A converter box is only needed If the tv requires a box to operate if you plan to use multiple tv's buy a powered spliter
2111880
I think that the output from the antenna is a digtal format. If you want to convert that to a analog format you could use your converter box for that purpose.
533954
That is precisely why we bought this. But make sure you have good signal strength there. The converter can't convert any better than the quality of your signal. If your reception is bad, you may also need to get a better antenna.
1206970
Im not sure I understand the question. I have an analog signal going to the box but I have to use a digital converter box because of where I am and its an ntsc . signal the antenna is hooked up to the converter. But if you have free wave analig stations there is a place to put an antenna directly on the tuner, or anything you want to connect with a coaxial cable. I have it hooked up to a computer monitor, and have all my video game systems, dvd player, and converter box attached to it. Just switch between inputs. It should work fine
1122511
If you have a television that already has a digital and an analogue tuner in it, do you still need a converter box for this?
376066
You will still need a digital tuner. This is only an antenna. If you are connecting this to an old tube TV, you'll need an analog converter box.
195476
I use it off the air from a digital antenna and it works directly without a converter.
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Hi, MaryAnn - yes that's why we bought it. Now we don't need the little converter box we had been using to grab the antenna signals. The antenna wire (coax from the antenna) goes straight into the Magnavox unit, and then you connect the Magnavox directly to your TV. Works great!
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the only thing you have to keep in mind is that the converter requires a power source. If you have a USB you can plug it into, that will work. Otherwise, the power adapter is not included and you'll have to buy one that plugs into a standard outlet and had a USB plug that you can plug the USB cable provided with the converter. It would be nice if they included that with the converter, but they don't, so it will be one more piece you need to buy, but Amazon or your local Radio Shack should be able to help.
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Eddy, Most HD TVs will pick up the digital signals (older HD "ready" models require a converter box). So, you shouldn't need a converter box to receive the digital signals, just an antenna. This box will not pick up any digital channels without using an antenna as well. However, if you do need a converter box, I would not recommend this one. I had one and it went out after a few months.